Cuff fastener



Nov. 17,192s- 1,562,058

V.-H. SALZI.

CUFF FASTENER Filed March 13. 192-5 m VEN To R hfar/ fja/ Patented Nov. 17, 1925.

UNITED STATES VICTOR SALZI, OF RICHMOND HILL, NEW YORK,

CUFF FASTENER.

Application filed March 13, 1925. Serial No. 15,225.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that VICTOR H. SALZI, a citizen of the United States, residing at Richmond Hill, Long Island, in the county of Queens and State of New York, has invented certain new and useful Tn'iproven'ients in Gulf Fasteners, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to cuff fasteners, and in particular to culf buttons.

My invention consists of a novel means of hinging two arms together with a suitable snap fastener to lock the two members when pressed together.

The object of my invention is to produce a new, simple, useful as well as a desirable cufl clasp that can be placed in position or removed from the cuff with one hand, and at the same time when'so applied to the'cuff, it will hold thevsame in place, and will only become disengaged when desired to remove the same.

My invention further consists in certain novel details of construction and combination as well as arrangements as will'be hereinafter described and pointed out particularly in the appended claims.

The invention as at present preferred will be more clearly understood by reference to the drawing which illustrates merely an example of means for putting my invention into practice, and wherein Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a portion of a cuff showing my invention applied thereto;

Fig. 2 is a side view showing the clasp open, as when it is going to be applied to the cuff;

Fig. 3 is a like view showing the clasp about to be closed;

Figure 4 is an enlarged top view of the upper arm of the clasp showing a portion of the retaining springs through the opening;

Fig. 5 is a like View of the inner face of the lower upper arm showing the way the snap springs are retained; and

Fig. 6 is a side view on the same scale of the clasp as it looks when forced together.

Like numerals of reference designate like parts throughout the several views of the drawing.

My invention isto provide a neat, cheap and artistic cuff clasp which will meet the demand for keeping the ends of the cufls together in a neat manner. Gulf links with the stationary arm securing the two heads together are not desired because they cannot be applied so readily with the one hand,

while those that are applied to each side of the cuff, and then snapped together, have been found to get lost very easily, especially when disengaged one from the other, there are other forms of cult fasteners, but none hold the ends of the cuffs together because of the freedom between the two retaining heads, and it is for these reasons that my invention is introduced.

Referring particularly to Fig. 1 wherein is shown my invention applied to a culi', illustrates a clasp 7, comprising" an upper and lower arms 8 and 9, hinged at 10 so that the same may be opened so that the wearer can properly adjust the hinge 10 against the edge of the cuff 11. The upper arm 8 has an opening 12, on the, under side of the opening may be arranged suitable spring as noted above in any approved manner,

in the present instance is shown parts 15 and 16 fromthe opening 12.

The lower arm 9, has a suitable upright or post 17 which may be provided with a suitable shoulder 18 to permit the upper arm 8 to rest thereon when in a clamped position, thus allowing the head 19 of the clasp to be pushed through the opening 12 and permitting the spring arms 13 and 14 grasping the same onthe under side and holding it till the same is released.

In a cuff clasp as shown it is simple in its construction, easily applied or disengaged from the cuff with one hand as desired. The clasp when once applied will hold the cuff even at all times, and thereby make the appearance of the cuff much neater than is usual. Again by reason of the simplicity of its construction and the inexpensive nature to manufacture, as well as the safety and artistic appearanceon the cuff, are all essential features of my invention.

It will be understood that my clasp may be made of metal strips and may be so designed and ornamentedas to make it very attractive as well as very useful, of course the width of the same depending upon the ornamentation on the top arm. The head 19 These spring arms 13 and for instance may be provided with a precious stone of some value, Which Would still further add to its attractiveness.

l/Vhen it is desired to attach the clasp to the cuff, it will only be necessary to insert the head 19 on the post 17 into the buttonhole, and then adjust theposition of the same so that the hinge will lie adjacent the edge of the cuff, When it will only be neces sary then to fold the top arm 8, down over the head 19 and cause it to be clasped by the spring arms 13 and 14;, the tension exerted by the spring arms under the head 19 is sufficient to hold the two arms of the clasp together against accidental opening.

What I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

1. A clasp of the character described comprising pivoted arms, one of which is formedwith an opening therein, a stud on the other arm and insertable through the opening, said stud having a post and a rounded head and a shoulder between said post and head, a spring member supported on one face of the arm having the opening and arranged to extend across the opening to engage the shoulder of said stud, and flange members extending from the wall of the opening and bent to engage the spring for holding the same in place.

2. A clasp of the character described comprising pivotally connected arms, a stud on one of the arms, said stud having a head and a shoulder, a spring member supported wholly on one face of the other arm and arranged to engage the stud between the head and the shoulder to positively space the arms,

and opposed members rising from said last mentioned arm and bent about portions of the spring for retaining the same in position on said arm.

3. A clasp of the character described comprising pivotally connected arms, one of which is formed with an opening adjacent one end thereof, a stud on the other arm and rising perpendicularly therefrom for insertion through the opening, said stud formed with a head and a shoulder, a spring member carried wholly upon the inner face of the arm having the opening and extending across the opening to engage the stud between the head and the shoulder whereby to engage the shoulder to positively space the arms, and opposed flange members extending from the walls of the opening and bent to engage the spring for holding the same in place.

A clasp of the type described comprising pivoted members, a stud carried on one of the members, the other member being formed with an opening therethrough for receiving the stud, said stud being formed with a head and a shoulder, a spring arranged to extend across the opening in said member to engage beneath the head on the stud to retain said member in abutment with the shoulder, whereby to positively space the arms, and flanges formed on said member about the opening and bent to engage the spring whereby to hold the same in place.

In testimony whereof I have aflixed my signature.

VICTOR H. SALZI. 

